IU and Jo Jung Suk confirmed as leads for upcoming drama ‘You’re the Best Lee Soon Shin’

After initial reports about Jo Jung Suk and IU being in consideration for KBS 2TV drama ‘You’re the Best Lee Soon Shin‘, the two stars have now been confirmed!

The drama will portray the hardships that unfold for a mother and her youngest daughter after the death of the father. The mother and daughter struggle to find happiness again and the story will offer a message of healing and hope to viewers.

IU will be playing the lead role of the youngest daughter, Lee Soon Shin, who heads off to Seoul to pursue her dreams following her father’s death. The singer-turned-actress is set to show a more mature image as well as showcase her cute charms as she portrays the bright and cheerful personality of her character.

Meanwhile, Jo Jung Suk will be taking on the male lead role of Shin Jun Ho, who heads a company. Although he starts off as a cold and big-headed businessman, he starts to change after he meets Lee Soon Shin (IU).

‘You’re the Best Lee Soon Shin’ is set to premiere this March!

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Social Networking Sites Control the Ups and Downs of K-Pop Celebrities Images

Most recently, T-ARA Soyeon was caught up in a crisis for bashing another celebrity. Many believe that although she is a celebrity, she should still know her borderlines.

For celebrities, social networking sites such as twitter and Facebook are doors for opportunities and doors to crisis as well.

Use of these SNS were initially thought to be a great way for celebrities and fans to be able to interact and communicate. However, these days, it is used in a negative way.

Last July, T-ARA was caught up in a huge crisis that started with a few tweets online. The tweets seems to be bullying now ex-member Hwayoung, who later withdrew from the group.

Last November, IU was caught up with an issue with Super Junior Eunhyuk through a picture that was revealed on twitter. The picture revealed the two looking close with Eunhyuk topless and IU in what looked to be her pajamas.

Clubs were created that either defended or attacked IU as well as groups that wanted to know the truth about the picture.

There was also a crisis between Psy and Kim Jang Hoon last October.

Kim Jang Hoon had posted a message that sounded like he wanted to do suicide and many people believed that Psy had something to do with it.

Later, Kim Jang Hoon apologized for his rash behavior.

To celebrities, SNS has become a double-edged sword.

For celebrities, these SNS platforms should be places for them to bring positive and happy messages to the public and fans and not places to bash or post too personal information.

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IU and Jo Jung Suk are cast in the lead roles in Lee Soon Sin is the Best

Singer IU and actor Jo Jung Suk were recently cast in the lead roles in KBS 2TV’s new drama series Lee Soon Sin is the Best, which will start airing in March.
On January 25, KBS reported that IU will play the lead role of Lee Soon Sin in the series.

Lee Soon Sin is a typical loser who fails at everything. IU will portray a girl who tries to have a positive attitude toward her life even though she goes through many difficult times, encouraging the young generation of today.

This is the second lead role she plays after Dream High.

Jo Jung Suk will play the role of Shin Joon Ho, a CEO of a big agency. As an arrogant and confident man, he changes after he meets Lee Soon Sin and realizes the real meaning of success.

Lee Soon Sin is the Best tells a story about the mom and the daughter who try to find happiness in their life after the death of the father. It will start airing in March after My Daughter Seo Young goes off the air.

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IU to possibly make a comeback with new album this April

It looks like IU might be making a comeback with a new album this April.

Loen Entertainment producer Jo Young Chul posted another hint about a possible comeback. He tweeted on the 24th, “IU, who hasn’t had many official promotions since her nationwide tour last year, really wants to meet her fans with active promotions this year. She’s preparing for the release of her Korean album, which is of the utmost concern at this point.”

He continued, “[We're] planning a full-length album to fill with IU’s more mature music, and she’s putting her heart and soul into it; the concept has already been changed a few times. Since she just started recording, it’s likely that she’ll see her fans with an awesome new album in April.”

It was also revealed that IU, who made her acting debut on the popular drama series ‘Dream High‘, is planning to make a return as an actress later this year.

In related news, IU is scheduled to release a mini-album in Japan, and she’s also preparing for domestic and overseas concerts in the latter half of this year.

Source: Osen via Nate

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IU Pictures from the Past are on a Higher Level than HyunA?

Recently, pictures of 4minute HyunA's past picture collages have been gaining attention online.

Now, IU's past pictures are gaining attention as well.

With everyone's attention towards female celebrities young pictures, many have found IU's old pictures as well.

IU's pictures gained much attention as her younger pictures with chubby cheeks seemed to disappear as she got older.

Internet users commented, "IU's past photos are more fun then HyunA's" and "IU had a drastic change."

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IU to Lee Hyunwoo's mum,"Thank you for the citron tea"

IU showed her gratefulness towards Lee Hyunwoo's mother.

On the broadcast of Inkigayo on 13th, IU and Kwanghee were talking about their winter skin care tips, then Hyunwoo said,"I always take care of my skin by drinking citron tea that my mom prepares for me". At this time, both IU and Kwanghee showed their appreciation towards Hyunwoo's mother,"Everytime when we go on recording, Hyunwoo's mother will send us citron tea so I always feel grateful"

Kwanghee also revealed his skin care tips,"I often use moisture spray, moisture supply is very important in winter"

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IU hints comeback with a photo taken at the studio

Singer IU is gearing up to make her comeback to local music scene.

On January 10, LOEN Entertainment music producer Cho Young Chul posted on his Twitter, “As expected, it’s Jieun (IU’s real name) who feels the most comfortable and has the most fun in the recording studio.”

Along the tweet, the producer attached a photo of IU standing inside a studio in front of a microphone and with a set of headphone on her head. She is dressed comfortably and seemed to be in the middle of recording.

In previous episode of SBS Inkigayo, IU also hinted her comeback saying, “My comeback is soon. I am preparing something awesome for you so please look forward to it.”

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Girls’ Generation, KARA, Big Bang and more win at the Japan Gold Disc Awards 2013

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced the winners of The Japan Gold Disc Award 2013 and seven K-pop artists made it to the list.

Established in 1987, the Japan Gold Disc Award is one of the major annual music awards in Japan, held by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). It recognizes the bestselling artists in the country based on music sales and downloads, and the awards for the 27th edition utilized data from November 1, 2011 to October 31, 2012.

Below are the Korean winners of Japan Gold Disc Awards 2013:


<BEST ASIAN ARTIST>

KARA


<NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR (Asia)>

B1A4


<BEST 3 NEW ARTISTS (Asia)>

IU

B1A4

Boyfriend


<ALBUM OF THE YEAR (Asia)>

“Super Girl” – KARA


<BEST 3 ALBUMS (Asia)>

“Super Girl” – KARA

“Just Crazy” – Jang Geun Suk

“ALIVE” – Big Bang


<SONG OF THE YEAR BY DOWNLOAD (Asia)>

”Paparazzi” – Girls’ Generation


<BEST MUSIC VIDEOS (Asia)>

 “JAPAN FIRST TOUR GIRLS’ GENERATION” – Girls’ Generation (Asia)

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